Chapter 4
Planning for Sound
Rose's Rules
The goal of any film or video is to tell an engaging story, communicate a concept, or change someone's behavior. Sound can be the most important part of any of those processes.
If you plan ahead, it doesn't cost very much to have a soundtrack that adds professionalism and polish to your production. But the converse is also true: an unplanned track will either cost more than it should, or hurt the production.
THE NEED FOR SOUND
Many filmmakers approach their projects as a chance to shoot interesting ...
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